Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪsˈpjuːt/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation
• SAMPA: /dIs"pju:t/

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Noun

1. (countable)Category:Countable nouns A dispute is an argument or disagreement which continues over a period of time. A dispute may escalate into violence, or it may be a long verbal and legal struggle.

   The taxi driver and the passenger had a dispute over the fee. (here the word argument might be used instead)

   India and Pakistan have a dispute over Kasmir.

Verb

1. To argue against something; to discuss or debate.

   He disputed what she said, claiming she was lying

2. To fight against; to resist.